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Kingdom of Axum Word Scramble

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The Kingdom of Axum was an ancient civilization located in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. To learn more about this fascinating kingdom, try out our word scramble game!

  • Ancient civilization in East Africa
  • Known for its advanced architecture and trade
  • Capital city was Axum

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Aksumite
The Aksumite Kingdom was an ancient civilization in the region of modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea.
obelisk
The Kingdom of Axum is known for its large obelisks, which were used as grave markers for important individuals.
stelae
The Kingdom of Axum is also known for its stelae, tall stone pillars that were often inscribed with important information.
coinage
The Kingdom of Axum was one of the first African civilizations to have its own coinage, which helped facilitate trade.
Red Sea
The Kingdom of Axum had access to the Red Sea, which allowed for trade with other civilizations in the region.
port
The Kingdom of Axum had a thriving port city called Adulis, which was an important hub for trade in the region.
monolithic churches
The Kingdom of Axum is known for its monolithic churches, which were carved out of solid rock.
Queen of Sheba
According to Ethiopian tradition, the Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon in Israel and returned to Axum pregnant with his child.

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